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Climate change already costs at least an estimated US$16.3 million per hour in damages globally, resulting in approximately US$2.86 trillion over two decades from 2000 to 2019*. Climate resilience has therefore become a strategic priority for leaders shaping the future of cities, businesses and financial systems.
Join us to explore the future of adaptive climate resilience and the pathways for Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific region to build robust and future-ready systems in the face of accelerating physical climate risks.
A partner event under Ecosperity Week, this session will examine both the challenges and opportunities associated with strengthening adaptive resilience across urban infrastructure, finance and risk management. It will spotlight emerging innovations, investment priorities and evolving resilience strategies across Singapore and the region, with a focus on urban heat resilience as well as coastal and flood resilience.
Key highlights:
- Bringing together senior perspectives from policy, research and industry, this event will underscore the importance of cross-sector collaboration and multidisciplinary approaches in accelerating real-world impact.
- Program highlights include a fireside chat and an industry panel discussion, featuring guest speakers who bring seasoned, real-world experience in climate resilience.
- A networking session wraps up the discussion, allowing more intimate connections and conversations among a like-minded community.
* "Climate change is costing the world $16 million per hour: study", World Economic Forum website, accessed on 22 April 2026.
Speakers and panelists
- Dr Benjamin Koh, Deputy Secretary (Sustainability), Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
- Eugene Cheng, Group Chief Financial Officer; President and Chief Executive Officer, Integrated Urban Solutions, Sembcorp Industries Ltd
- Robert Hunziker, Market Unit Head for Asia, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
- Dr Charis Yeap Khai Leang, Southeast Asia Regional Lead for Green Finance and Carbon Pricing Mechanisms, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- Professor Yeoh Lean Weng, Chief Sustainability Officer, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
- Lee Wei Hock, Head of Assurance, Ernst & Young LLP
- Amandeep Bedi, Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young LLP
- Sunil Yadav, Associate Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young LLP
About Ecosperity Week
Themed “Asia’s Race towards 2030: Powered by Innovation, Driven with Intent”, Ecosperity Week 2026 will convene decision-makers, innovators and partners to advance system-level solutions that can accelerate Asia’s transition toward a future that is both dynamic and sustainable. Ecosperity Week 2026 takes place from 18 to 21 May 2026 in Singapore.
For the full program and line-up of speakers, please visit: https://www.ecosperity.sg/en/our-events/ecosperity-week-2026
Please register your interest if you wish to join this event. You will receive a confirmation email if your registration is successful.
Location
The Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fullerton Square
Boardroom, Singapore, 049178, SG
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